The Calgary Stampeders record-setting running back is still peeved at post-game comments made by a number of B.C. Lions after a 34-29 loss to the Red & White in last November’s West Division Final.

Some of the first-place Lions felt they were the superior team and that they gave away a trip to the Grey Cup.

“To be quite honest, I’ve spent the entire off-season seeing how little they respect us,” Cornish said. “For me, it’s a great opportunity for us to show the CFL last year wasn’t a fluke, like (the Lions) are saying it is.

“I think that’s pretty disrespectful. If you lose to a team, normally it’s for a reason or three or four or 15.

“I think they’ve disrespected us since a few minutes after that game. So I’m really looking forward to playing them.”

Most pundits expect the Stamps and Lions to wage a season-long battle for top spot in the West Division.